Social Care Manager

ST. AIDAN'S SERVICES; Wexford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates with premium pay

Free Garda Vetting

Induction training and professional de

Generous annual leave

Defined contribution pension

Sick leave payment

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

St. Aidan's Services is seeking two full-time Social Care Managers for our Day Services to lead operational delivery, ensuring safe, rights-based, person-centred supports that promote dignity, choice and autonomy within New Directions guidelines.

The post holders will oversee multiple adult day service locations, ensuring access to community-based services and opportunities aligned with service users' interests and will. A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Applied Social Studies in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI).
• Registering/Registered with CORU and able to maintain registration, professional standards and CPD requirements.
• Highly experienced Social Care Professional with a minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory/management capacity in the area of health or social care.

Responsibilities

• Management, Governance and Professional Leadership
• Person-Centred Service Delivery and New Directions
• Rights, Advocacy and Supported Decision-Making
• Referrals, Access and Transitions
• Safeguarding and Protection
• Quality, Compliance and Continuous Improvement
• Workforce Management and Development
• Operational and Resource Management
• Community Inclusion, Partnerships and Service Development
• Health, Wellbeing and Professional Practice
• Information Governance and Documentation
• Health, Safety and Risk Management
• Professional Development

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People skills

Regulatory knowledge

Relationship building

Time management

Report writing

Drive and commitment

Education

Degree in Social Care

CORU registration

Management qualification

Full driving license

Job description

Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives

Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders

Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust

About Us?

St. Aidan's Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred care to adults with Intellectual disabilities. The team at St. Aidan's Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent. Quality is central to all our operational functions and is innate within the organisation. We are looking seeking TWO full time Social Care Mangers for our Day Services.

Job Details:

The Social Care Manager is responsible for the operational leadership and management of a number of Adult Day Service locations as assigned within St. Aidan's Services. The post holder ensures that supports are safe, rights-based and person-centred, promoting dignity, choice and autonomy and enabling people to participate meaningfully in their communities in line with their will and preferences.

The successful candidate will ensure supports are delivered within the framework of New Directions, with an outcome-based individualised approach to services for people with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of the role is to ensure individuals have access to a wide-range of community-based services and opportunities to meet their needs, interests and desires.

Benefits:

St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays
• Free Garda Vetting.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
• Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick leave payment
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre

. Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management, Governance and Professional Leadership
• Person-Centred Service Delivery and New Directions
• Rights, Advocacy and Supported Decision-Making
• Referrals, Access and Transitions
• Safeguarding and Protection
• Quality, Compliance and Continuous Improvement
• Workforce Management and Development
• Operational and Resource Management
• Community Inclusion, Partnerships and Service Development
• Health, Wellbeing and Professional Practice
• Information Governance and Documentation
• Health, Safety and Risk Management
• Professional Development

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:-

• Hold a Degree in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Applied Social Studies in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Registering/Registered with, CORU and able to maintain registration, professional standards and CPD requirements.
• Highly experienced Social Care Professional with a minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory/management capacity in the area of health or social care
• Hold a management qualification (advantageous)
• Hold a full clean driving licence & willing to drive company vehicles if required
• Have the legal right to work in Ireland and currently hold valid work authorisation for Ireland

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Specialist knowledge of, and expertise in the Intellectual Disability sector.
• Thorough understanding of current thinking, approaches and developments in ID services delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of all relevant legislation/regulations/standards and a proven ability to implement standards and regulations.
• Experience of strong relationship building with key sector stakeholders: HSE, people supported/guardians.
• Evidenced ability to reorganise and re-structure services to deliver enhancements and efficiencies.
• Excellent leadership and motivation skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Drive and commitment to service values.
• Evidence of effective planning including an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money
• Proven organisational and time management skills to meet objectives within agreed timeframes and achieve quality results
• Excellent Report writing skills

Recruitment Process:

Selection will involve shortlisting of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form/CV

A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill further vacancies

St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer